Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on care for anorexia and bulimia nervosa in US military-connected adolescents and young adults.
Michelle L LawsonElizabeth Hisle-GormanApryl SusiMadeline DorrCade M NylundBinny ChokshiPublished in: The International journal of eating disorders (2023)
This study indicates that monthly rates of healthcare engagement during the COVID-19 pandemic for AN and BN varied based on clinical setting and sex in an adolescent and young adult population. The increased number of individuals seeking eating disorder-related care, especially outpatient care, attributed to heightened stressors necessitates accessible professionals with eating disorder clinical expertise.